The US$75.8 million East Bank Demerara (EBD) road improvement project is 50% completed, according to the Ministry of Public Works.
Contractors have since committed to accelerating works, following an inspection conducted by Minister within the Public Works Ministry, Madanlall Ramraj, the ministry said in a statement.
The inspection focused on Section B of the project, which extends from Supply to the Soesdyke Junction, and is currently approximately 70% completed.
The entire project, funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), is divided into three sections to minimise disruption to road users while ensuring construction remains on schedule.
Overall, the project is approximately 50% completed, with works progressing steadily across all sections, the ministry noted.
During the visit, Minister Ramraj emphasised the importance of accelerating the pace of work while maintaining high construction and safety standards. He directed contractors to improve efficiency on the ground and deploy additional teams where necessary to increase output and avoid delays.
“Contractors, in response, committed to ramping up operations and expediting completion of the major infrastructure project, acknowledging its critical role in improving connectivity, easing traffic congestion, and enhancing daily travel along the East Bank Demerara corridor,” the ministry’s statement noted.
The US$75.8 million EBD Road Improvement Project, spanning 23.7 km from Good Success to Timehri, will see the rehabilitation of the roadway into a climate-resilient, two-lane highway.
Undertaken by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), the project includes upgrading some 58 bridges/culverts, installing LED lighting, and creating dedicated pedestrian/cycle lanes to reduce traffic congestion.
Section A covers the stretch from Good Success, beginning at the Ganga Temple, to
Supply, while Section B extends from Supply to the Soesdyke Junction. Section C
continues from the Soesdyke Junction to the Timehri Junction, near the Timehri Police
Station.
A notable feature of the project is the integration with the Soesdyke/Linden Highway
through the construction of a roundabout, designed to facilitate smoother traffic
transitions.
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